LPI 702-100 Exam - Topic 2 Question 41 Discussion

Actual exam question for LPI's 702-100 exam

Question #: 41
Topic #: 2

Which syslog configuration line sends all messages from the auth facility to the remote syslog server logger. example. org'?

Aauth.* @logger.example.org

Bauth.* logger.example.org:auth

Cauth.* syslog://logger.example.org/

Dauth.*:logger.example.org

Eauth.* |logger.example.org

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Suggested Answer: C

by Salome at Jul 07, 2025, 04:38 AM

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Tamala

5 months ago

Wait, is it really that simple?

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Fernanda

5 months ago

C looks right to me, but I could be wrong.

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Fernanda

5 months ago

It's definitely A, that's the standard format.

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Buddy

6 months ago

I think B is correct, but I'm not sure.

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Shawnta

6 months ago

No way, it can't be D, that's not how it works!

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Haydee

6 months ago

I'm torn between A and C; I know A uses the "@" symbol, but C looks more structured. I wish I had reviewed this section more thoroughly.

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Glory

6 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to identify the correct format for syslog entries, and I feel like C could be right because of the "syslog://" part.

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Amira

7 months ago

I remember something about using "@" for remote syslog servers, so A seems like a good choice, but I could be mixing it up with another question.

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Jettie

7 months ago

I think the answer might be A, but I'm not completely sure if the syntax is correct for sending to a remote server.

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Jesusita

7 months ago

I'm pretty confident about this one. The key is to use the "@" symbol to specify the remote syslog server, and the facility name "auth.*" to send all messages from the auth facility.

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Wynell

7 months ago

I'm a little confused by the different options. I'll need to think this through step-by-step to make sure I understand the right way to configure the remote syslog server.

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Glory

7 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The correct answer is option A - "auth.* @logger.example.org". That's the proper syntax for sending all messages from the auth facility to the remote syslog server.

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Britt

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the syntax here. I'll need to double-check the syslog documentation to make sure I understand the right way to specify the remote server and facility.

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Tracie

8 months ago

This looks like a straightforward syslog configuration question. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the correct syntax for sending messages to a remote syslog server.

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Britt

10 months ago

This exam is really testing our syslog-fu. I bet the answer is hidden in a shell script somewhere.

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Mauricio

8 months ago

I think the answer is A) auth.* @logger.example.org

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Sheridan

10 months ago

I'm feeling lucky with D. Just tacking the server address right onto the facility name, no muss no fuss.

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Deeann

10 months ago

I think D) auth.*:logger.example.org is the correct answer, as it specifies the remote server directly

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Tyisha

10 months ago

E, for sure. Piping the messages to the remote logger is the way to go. Who needs those pesky colons and slashes anyway?

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Belen

8 months ago

I prefer option B. Using the colon to specify the remote server for the auth facility messages seems like a clear choice to me.

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Sheldon

9 months ago

I think A might be a better choice. Sending all messages from the auth facility directly to the remote syslog server seems more straightforward.

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Fernanda

9 months ago

I agree, E is the best option. Piping the messages is simple and effective.

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Krystal

9 months ago

I think E is the best option too. Simple and effective.

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Marge

10 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) auth.* syslog://logger.example.org/

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Werner

10 months ago

B looks good to me. Specifying the facility name along with the server address seems logical.

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Shelia

10 months ago

I'm going with C. The syslog:// prefix looks like the way to specify a remote syslog server, right?

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Leatha

9 months ago

User2: I agree with User1, A seems like the right choice.

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Gail

9 months ago

User1: I think A is the correct option.

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Launa

11 months ago

I agree with Domitila, because the @ symbol is used to specify a remote syslog server

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Lemuel

11 months ago

Hmm, I think it's gotta be A. Sending all auth messages to the remote syslog server seems straightforward enough.

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Norah

10 months ago

User3: I think A) auth.* @logger.example.org is the right choice for this configuration.

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Audry

10 months ago

User2: Yeah, that option looks like it would send all auth messages to the remote syslog server.

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Sophia

10 months ago

User1: I agree, A) auth.* @logger.example.org seems like the correct configuration.

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Domitila

11 months ago

I think the answer is A) auth.* @logger.example.org

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